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Calm settles over Lebohang as storm clouds gather
Registration chaos in Leandra The year 2019 will be recognised as a turning point in the history of South Africa, or not! Never before has the ANC been under such pressure as this past year. Plagued by service delivery protests, the president (Jacob Zuma) that was ousted, scandalous revelations in the Bosassa Commission of Enquiry and of course the closing of voting stations by Samakuhle Taxi Association (Samta). Tensions ran high during the last registration weekend that took place the past weekend. Samta decided to take their plea for intervention further and closed nearly all of the thirteen voting stations in the Leandra area. Samta has been trying to get answers from GMM, but to no avail. The court issued an
order enabling Samta to operate between Leandra and Secunda in 2018. Taxi drivers from Samta have not been able to operate on that route despite the court order. There are claims that GMM is instigating the friction between Samakuhle Taxi Association (Samta) and Vukanini Taxi Association (Vukta). Other claims by Samta members include that the Secunda police is protecting Vukta when Samta is near. Samta decided to escalate their protests and the next opportunity was the closing of the voting stations in the Leandra area. The Bulletin was told by our sources that only one person managed to register on Saturday before the station was closed again. MEC Pat Ngomane
announced on Sunday afternoon that Zamta will transport people from Leandra to Secunda, but the return route is empty. It is also confirmed that there was no permit issued to transport people back from Secunda to Leandra by taxis. It was already reported on Friday in provincial news circles that the two opposing taxi operators have reached an agreement. The same news also did the rounds on Sunday that agreements have been reached. The Bulletin spoke to AJ Mahlangu of Samakuhle Taxi Association on Sunday and he denied any agreements at that stage. The Bulletin visited the taxi rank on both days and found the owners and operators peaceful but adamant that their problem should be resolved.
The IEC held special Municipal Party Liaison Committee (MPLC) meetings on Saturday and Sunday to discuss the closed Voting Stations. DA Councillors suggested that targeted registrations be done in Leandra to try and make up for the lost time during the registration weekend. Their next meeting will be on Wednesday, 30 January. The voting stations opened on Sunday but only for a limited time as the voter turnout was very low. Voters were scared to register with all the police presence and decided to stay away. IEC officials were also scared to man the voting stations even with the security measures in place because of the taxi association (Samta) closing down the stations.Encee van Huyssteen
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Crime snippets Accused sentenced to ten years imprisonment term for fraud in Mpumalanga. 50-year-old Sam Themba Mbokane was found guilty and sentenced to 10 years imprisonment for theft, fraud and assault on the police by the Middelburg Regional Court on the 22 January 2019. The accused, who is a repeat offender, was first arrested in 2009 by members of Serious Commercial Investigation Unit Mpumalanga for four court cases resolving around theft of bank cards, attempting to withdraw money from the account holders’ bank accounts. The accused was also sentenced for assault on police by throwing them with beer valued to R3300.00. The accused was convicted and sentenced to 23 years imprisonment between the year 2009 and 2015. After serving his verdict, he was rearrested for another matter of fraud, theft and assault on the police on the 2 September 2015 by the same investigating officer who successfully opposed bail against the accused and remained in custody until he was sentenced on Tuesday, 22 January 2019. The Provincial Head of
Mpumalanga Directorate for Priority Crime Investigation Major General Mokoena is delighted about the effort and commitment of the investigating officer. Major General Mokoena further said that: “I appreciated the Prosecuting Authority for the successful ending of our cases. I believe that this good working relationship will continue until crime is uprooted by its roots.” Said Major General Mokoena”. Beware of bogus Traffic Learnerships adverts in Mpumalanga. Community Safety, Security and Liaison MEC Pat Ngomane advises young people who aspire to be traffic officers to be wary of bogus advertisements on Traffic Learnership. This comes after the department received numerous enquiries about an advertisement that is circulating believed to have been issued by the department. “Although the Traffic College had an intake this year, unfortunately the department did not have any enrolments and we have not issued any advertisement,” says the MEC. MEC Ngomane says these are unscrupulous individuals who want to take advantage of the vulnerabilities of unemployed people and deliberately mislead them. He further calls on job seekers in general to be vigilant and not allow themselves to be exploited by mischievous people who want to make quick money out of their miseries. “Furthermore, communities should not be tempted to pay money for job opportunities because government jobs, learnerships or internships are not for sale. Members of the public are encouraged to report such individuals to the police,” adds the MEC. MEC Ngomane further explained government jobs were never for sale and he has thus appealed to members of the public to report any persons who attempt to sell them forms or jobs to the nearest police stations or even report them anonymously through the SAPS toll free hotline. Mpumalanga cops charged with corruption, receive bail. Two Mpumalanga police officers have been released on bail of R2000 each by the Nelspruit Magistrate court on Wednesday, 23 January, after being arrested on charges of corruption. It is alleged the two, Constable Wonderboy Maseko (37) and Constable Ephraim Nkosi (36), demanded a R200 000 bribe from a Swati businessman in Nelspruit on Friday, 18 January. The victim was on his way to buy parts for one of his trucks when he was stopped by the two police officers. They claimed he was carrying toxic substances and should pay a bribe or they would
confiscate his vehicle and arrest him. He gave them a portion of the amount with an understanding that the rest will be paid on Tuesday at Jeep Reef. Following his encounter, he reported the matter to the Swaziland Police who in turn relayed the information to the SAPS Crime Intelligence. The two, one of whom were on leave, made their way to the meeting point as agreed and they were then arrested in a joint operation between the Hawks’ Serious Corruption Investigation and Crime Intelligence on Tuesday and charged with corruption, defeating the ends of justice, robbery and theft under false pretences. Their case has been postponed to 20 March pending further investigations. Suspected illegal miner remanded in custody for possession of firearms. A 30-year-old man was remanded in custody by the Secunda Magistrate’s Court today, 28 January 2019, for possession of firearms and ammunition without a licence. Jufe Sepere’s appearance comes after he was arrested by members of the South African Police Service at Secunda in the morning on Friday, 26 January 2019 at about 05:30. Information at police disposal revealed that the Sepere, who is suspected to be involved in the infamous illegal mining practice that is rife in the area, was arrested by two members who were on their way to work when they spotted two men walking next to the road, carrying a big blue bag. The officers stopped in order to search them when one immediately fled upon seeing the dedicated men in blue approaching while the other (Sepere) was stunned. They searched the bag and found two R4 rifles with serial numbers filed off, two magazines, 57 rounds of ammunition and a couple of tins of fish, believed to be part of their staple diet when underground doing illegal mining. He was then arrested, hence his court appearance today. Sepere was remanded in custody and will appear again in the same court on 04 February 2019. Police are currently looking for the other man who ran away and are hereby making an appeal to the community for information that may lead to his capture as well as others involved in the illicit practice of zamazamas, as the practice of illegal mining is referred to in the country. Anyone with information may contact Capt Victor Dibakoane at 079 2680 040 or SAPS Crime Stop number, 08600 10111.
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Pedestrian Bridge railings stolen The safety railings of the pedestrian bridge crossing over the Trichardt/ Evander road were loosened and at least one section stolen on Sunday, 27 January. Residents in the area said that they saw a white VW Golf on the bridge a number of times. Sunday afternoon Mr Hennie Grobler noticed a white male and white female loading a section of the guard railing into a white VW Golf. Hennie sounded the alarm and the couple sped away in their Golf. The Bulletin visited the bridge and was appalled at the
danger that the couple placed other people in. The bridge is frequently used by a number of people including children. There were a number of sections laying on the bridge that had already been dismantled and were ready to be loaded. The area affected is the northern side (Ext 22 side) of the bridge. The bridge construction includes earth ramps before the actual bridge begins. This has the effect of lifting the elevation of the bridge as to allow for traffic to pass beneath the bridge. The problem with the missing
rails is that the height at that particular section is already high and anybody that would fall off the bridge could be seriously hurt. Members of the CPF as well as residents visited the scene and placed some chevron barrier tape between the missing sections on the sides in an attempt to warn pedestrians using the bridge about the danger. The theft was brought to the SAPS’ attention and they are investigating the incident. - Encee van Huyssteen Photos by: Joseph Higgins
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Schnetler street lamp post saga continues Two lamp posts in Schnetler Street (Trichardt) have been a thorn in the proverbial flesh for residents in this street. The Bulletin reported in the 11 January edition about the repairs that had been done to the lamp posts. The saga continues however, as the lamp posts are tilting again. During the repairs of the lamp posts the sewer line was damaged. Sewage is now a constant problem that everyone is facing on a daily basis. No repairs had been made and all pleas fell on deaf ears. DA Ward Councillor Ciska Jordaan has been facing a barrage of requests by residents. Ciska decided to escalate the problem to higher authority. Angel Kanyile, DA MP, visited the site with Ciska and was appalled by the smell and shockingly poor workmanship. “I will definitely pass this on to my colleagues that sit on the portfolio for COGTA,” said Angel, “It is unacceptable to live like this.” The sewer water is also weakening the base of the poles. The sewer and lack of proper foundation for the poles will lead to the tilting of the poles for a second time, increasing the risk of electrocution as the cables could be touching a resident’s house roof.
Ciska Jordaan and Angel Kahnyile at the pole in Schnetler street
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Ds Marius Britz Met redelike sekerheid kan ek verklaar: daar is nie een domineegrappie wat ek nie ken nie. Nog voordat iemand een begin vertel, weet ek alreeds wat dit gaan wees. Soos oor die plaaspredikant wie se spaarwiel die eerste aand in die stad tydens huisbesoek gesteel word, omdat hy sy kattebak oopgelos het vir ‘n skaapboud en sak aartappels. Sekerlik is daar baie redes waarom predikante en pastore so deurloop onder grappe. Die wêreldvreemde dinge wat baie van ons sê en doen, trek grappe aan soos ‘n magneet. Dikwels word jy opsetlik beproef deur mense wat domineegrappies vertel om te kyk wat jou reaksie gaan wees. Is hierdie ‘n “lekker“ dominee of pastoor? Dan sal hy hierdie grap geniet... dan hie-hie baie predikante maar saam, al is dit presies die 7362e keer wat hy die grap hoor. Maar daar is ook ‘n ander kant, ‘n verskuilde aspek van pastorielewe wat dikwels aan bitter min van die lidmate van ‘n gemeente bekend is. ‘n Mens kan dit vergelyk met hoe dit moet wees om in ‘n visbak te bly. Totaal sigbaar van alle kante af. Of, soos die rolprent The Truman Show van Jim Carrey uit 1998 oor Truman Burbank wat nie weet dat sy lewe deel is van ‘n massiewe TV-stel waar elke beweging deur onsigbare kameras dopgehou word nie. Die predikant, sy vrou en sy kinders word anders beoordeel as gewone mense. Ry hy ‘n nuwe motor, word hy te veel betaal. Ry hy met ‘n wrak, weet hy nie om met sy geld te werk nie. Sy vrou se haarstyl en klere, sy kinders se gedrag en skolastiese vordering is skynbaar oop agendas. Ensovoorts. Ek het die afgelope tyd na die ander kant van pastorielewe begin kyk. Eerstens omdat ek nie meer in ‘n pastorie woon nie, en tweedens omdat ek die geleentheid gehad het om lank met Dana Snyman te kuier oor die lewe van ‘n predikant, wat uiteindelik
neerslag gevind het in sy boek “In die blou kamer”, en die rolprent “Die wel en weë van ds. Tienie Benade” wat tans in teaters wys. Toe ek Saterdag die rolprent sien, was dit ‘n skrikwekkende ervaring. Soos om jou eie lewe en loopbaan deur ‘n sleutelgat af te loer. Baie dinge wat gebeur het met my as predikant, en baie van my kollegas, en ons naakte emosies, word in die verhaal blootgelê. Vele karakters in die rolprent was werklike mense in gemeentes. En die snaakse staaltjies in die storielyn was deur eerstehandse ervaring opgedoen. Die verhaal is egter universeel die storie van die Kerk, regoor ons land en elders. Lidmate wat meer en meer postmodern dink, en waarhede wat al hoe meer relatief raak. Kerkgenootskappe, dogma en belydenisskrifte raak uitgedien, en emosionele ervarings van eredienste raak meer en meer die pleister wat mense trek. Ek het onlangs te doen gehad met skoolkinders wat net weet dat Abraham, Dawid, Paulus en Jesus “goeie ouens” was. Geen idee wie hulle is en waar jy van hulle kan lees nie. Want tradisionele kerkgang en Sondagskole het grotendeels gekrimp, selfs opgehou bestaan. Sondag se koerant het juis ‘n prominente artikel daaroor gehad. Daarom het die kerk ook ‘n bemarkbare item geword. Om te kan oorleef, moet dit deur die nuutste tegnologie, en moderne klankapparate toegerus word. Nie wat die prediker sê nie, maar hoe hy dit sê, is belangrik. Hoe hy lyk, sy taalgebruik op die kansel moet “cool” en “amazing” wees. Daarmee saam kan jy bykans enige vraag oor teologie gaan Google, en 50000 trefslae kry oor ‘n spektrum so wyd as die heelal. En jy kan kies watter Prof. Google-dogma jou begrips- en geloofsraamwerk die beste pas. Jy kan dit bedryf as godsdiens in jou eie kerk, sonder ‘n sewejaarlange opleiding in teologie. Daarvoor is geen prediker nodig nie. Dis maar net een van die aspekte wat ds. Tienie Benade so ironiese figuur maak. Hy is baie goed opgelei om in ‘n wêreld te gaan werk wat nie meer bestaan nie. Hy doen al die regte dinge met oorgawe, maar dit werk nie meer nie. Net om te sien
hoe die lidmate minder en minder word, en al hoe meer mense na die “Noordkerk van dr. Dirkie gaan”, omdat hy wat Tienie is, so outyds is. In die proses word hy vereensaam, moedeloos, vervreem van sy vrou en kinders, en word hy deur moeilike gemeentelidmate tot die uiterste beproef. Hy is, volgens die model van Alice Mann oor gemeentestrukture, aangestel as kapelaan van die “clan”, en hy moet voltyds, sewe dae per week, enige gril en gier en krisis en behoefte hanteer, hulle elkeen persoonlik ter wille wees, ten koste van homself en sy gesin. Daarom is sy antwoord op iemand se stelling: “Jy kan nie almal se lewens verander nie!”, die hartseer waarheid:
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“Het ek dan enige iemand se lewe verander?” Ds. Tienie voel homself geisoleerd en in die steek gelaat deur die Kerk. Dit het ek oor dertig jaar te veel ervaar. Vier van my finalejaars proponentsklas-kollegas het in die bediening selfmoord gepleeg, waaronder my boesemvriend. Terloops, sy verhaal en my pad met hom is ook deel van die film oor ds. Tienie, net effe versteek. Die antwoord, meen ek, is voor die hand-liggend. Die kerk is nie die predikant alleen nie. Die kerk is ook jy, met jou woorde, dade, opinies, gesindhede, deernis, houding en verhoudings, oral waar jy gaan. Dan sal hulle wat buite is, weer binnetoe kom. Ook die armes en stukkendes. WWJD?
Tannie Poppie se: Lasagna à la Kanselkook Ek gesels al jare elke Dinsdagaand met Johann Els van Radiokansel. Dan deel ek ‘n resep met die luisteraars van Kanselkook, die program wat hy aanbied. Vandaar hierdie resep se naam.
1. Verhit die botter of margarien. 2. Voeg die koekmeelblom by. Roer goed. 3. Voeg die melk bietjiesgewys by en roer tot dit sous vorm. Geur met sout en peper. 4. Hou eenkant.
Witsous: 75 g botter of margarien 75 ml koekmeelblom 750ml melk 10 ml bakpoeier sout en peper na smaak
Berei die lasagne: 1. Voorverhit die oond tot 180 oC (350 oF). 2. Smeer ‘n pan met olyfolie. 3. Verhit die maalvleis, water, ui, knoffel, tamatiepasta en lourierblare saam. 4. Geur met die origanum, sout en peper. 5. Laat prut 30 minute lank tot gaar. 6. Skep ‘n laag witsous in ‘n gesmeerde oonbak. Plaas ‘n laag lasagne oor, gevolg deur ‘n laag maalvleis. 7. Herhaal die lae tot al die bestanddele opgebruik is. Eindig met ‘n laag witsous. 8. Strooi ‘n dik laag kaas oor. 9. Bak 30 minute lank tot goudbruin.
Lasagne: 500 g maalvleis 60 ml water 1 ui, fyngekap 2 knoffelhuisies, fyngekap 1 pakkie (50 g) tamatiepasta 2 lourierblare 15 ml origanum sout en peper na smaak 500 g lasagne - velle gerasperde cheddarkaas Berei die witsous:
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Zondo Commission and SANEF reach common ground The Association of Independent Publishers (AIP) welcomes the common ground reached by the Zondo Commission of Inquiry into state capture and South African Editors Forum (SANEF). The media was slammed by Deputy Chief Justice Raymond Zondo for going ahead and publishing information that was yet to be heard at the inquiry as part of former Bosasa COO Angelo Agrizzi’s testimony. The
commission vowed to take action against publications that will publish evidence before it is heard at the inquiry. AIP urges its members to verify any information that could be used as part of the witness testimony with the commission before publishing to avoid any legal battles. We are confident reporters and publishers will respect this commitment and also urges for fair treatment towards all newsmakers from the commission.
CALL FOR PROPOSALS | SHELTERED WORKSHOPS Sasol Social Investment (SSI) is calling upon non-prot organisations (NPOs) within the Gert Sibande District to apply for funding which aims to encourage and support their contribution towards meeting the needs of people with disabilities, operating specically within sheltered workshops. WHO CAN APPLY FOR FUNDING? Applying organisation must be registered as a NPO or non-governmental organisation and comply with SARS Employer Tax Registration and the SARS Tax Exemption Unit. Organisations must also be registered with the Department of Social Development within the Gert Sibande District. APPLICATION FORMAT AND CRITERIA:
More water donations for Bethal
A grant proposal of maximum 10 pages must be submitted providing the following: A short prole of the organisation and services provided A breakdown of beneciaries and what the identied need/ opportunity is the organisation wishes to address Ÿ The proposed intervention/ project to address the above identied need with envisaged outcomes and benets Ÿ The proposed budget to achieve the outcomes (detailed and itemised with quotations where applicable) Ÿ On an ofcial letterhead provide the contact details of the responsible project leader with telephone & fax numbers, e-mail & postal address as well as NPO registration number Ÿ The following required documents must accompany your application: - Valid SARS Tax Clearance Certicate - Proof of banking details with bank stamp or conrmation letter from bank - NPO registration certicate Ÿ Ÿ
The following aspects are important in your application: Alignment between the application and the mentioned sheltered workshop objectives Ability to demonstrate the project's impact on people living with disabilities and the tangible difference it will make Ÿ A realistic implementation plan and feasible budget (detailed budget with expenses directly relating to the project being submitted for consideration - no general costs of the organisation) Ÿ Ability to demonstrate the future sustainability of the project beyond the funder's involvement Ÿ Ÿ
APPLICATION RULES AND CLOSING DATE All applications must be submitted electronically to: Secundacsi@sasol.com Applications close @ 13:00 on Friday, 15 February 2019 No late applications will be considered - the selection made by Sasol Social Investment is nal and no correspondence will be entered into with applicants that are not successful Ÿ Selected beneciaries will be required to enter into a grant agreement with Sasol Social Investment (SSI), stipulating adherence to reporting and requirements (i.e. submission of regular written progress reports, on-site project visits and nal assessment of the project impact) Ÿ Funding available per beneciary organisation amounts to R400 000 over a period of 12 months Ÿ Ÿ Ÿ
Children of Laerskool Secunda (above) in front of water they have collected and donated to Bethal. The water was transported to Bethal by the Bulletin bakkie. Other schools collecting water will be featured next week.
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Friday saw history made as residents of Bethal Rand and Bethal North marched to the Bethal Civic Centre to protest against the water shortages in Bethal North and Bethal Rand. Bethal residents have been bearing the brunt of the inability of the GMM administration to handle their financial affairs in a credible manner. The result of their inability is that the Rand Water account is in arrears with millions of Rands. Rand Water took a decision to restrict waterflow to Bethal and while Bethal Rand and Bethal North did not receive water the southern area did. When the southern reservoir (next to Grasslands) ran dry water was still pumped to a section of Emzinoni. Residents took to the street and marched to the Bethal Civic Centre to voice their disapproval of the water restrictions. The marchers gathered at the Bethal Police Station and started at 14H00. The procession grew in size as people joined in solidarity with the marchers. The water supply returned to normal for a short while last week but residents started to report that they have had no water shortly thereafter. The protestors ended their march at the Bethal Civic Centre where they
handed a memorandum to the MMC Finance, Cllr NN Zulu, as representative of the Mayor, Cllr Thandiwe Y Ngxonono. She was assisted by MMC Corporate Services, Cllr BB Ndaba and several GMM officials. The Mayor was given seven days to respond. If she does not respond, the residents vowed to close the town completely. Here is the full memorandum: With this Memorandum, Bethal Community wishes to voice its lack of confidence in the management structures of Govan Mbeki Municipality. It seems that poor service delivery by GMM to Bethal residents became the norm and there is no indication whatsoever that GMM wishes to put the necessary actions in place to turn this poor state of administration around. As concerned residents of Bethal, Govan Mbeki Municipality is expected to disclose the following information to the residents: 1. Can GMM honour its payment obligation to Rand Water as expected on 25 January and 31 January? 2. What contingency plans by GMM will be in place to ensure that Bethal Extensions 3 and 8, Bethal Rand and the Small Holdings will not receive a total water-cut again, as was the case in
December 2018 and January 2019? 3. Will GMM be able to honour its payment towards Eskom coming end of January 2019? If not, what contingency plans will be in place so that Bethal residents are impacted minimally by power disruptions? 4. What plans are in place to repair the residential roads that are in a very poor state? 5. What plans are in place to provide street lights in residential areas? 6. What plans are in place to provide a reliable refuge removal system for residential areas as well as business areas? 7. What plans are in place to clean-up the areas affected by the uncontrolled dumping of sewage to the Bethal environment and what will be done to ensure that the outlets of these sewage sources are closed? 8. In general, how does GMM foresee to put in order the poor state of its financial circumstances? GMM’s response with regard to the contents of this Memorandum is expected via a formal media statement within 7 days of receiving this Memorandum. We, as Bethal residents, feel that GMM is accountable for the provision of a quality service to us, the customer.
Angry residents protesting in Bethal. A sign was placed on the tyre saying “Friendly warning”
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Battle of the Giants-uithourit weer 'n groot sukses Leandra-perdryklub het die afgelope naweek een van hulle gewilde uithouritte gehou. Dit is ook die enigste uithou rit wat gehou was sover die jaar, in die omgewing. Daar was ongeveer 80 reuiters met hulle perde wat ingeskryf het. Die afstande het gewissel van 120km, 80km en 40km. Die 120km-rit was opgebreek in ‘n paar bene, naamlik 40km, 40km, 30km en laastens 10,5km. Die 80km-
uithourit was ook soortgelyk ingedeel. Sodra die perde en ruiters inkom het hulle 20 minute om by die veearts te kom. Hulle kan eers veearts toe gaan sodra die perd se hartklop onder 64 slae per minuut is. Ná die veeartse die perde ondersoek het, is daar ‘n verpligte rustyd van 40 minute. Eers ná hierdie rusperiode mag hulle op die volgende been vertrek. Na die laaste been het die ruiters 30 minute
om by die veearts aan te meld. Die perd-ras wat meestal gebruik word vir uithouritte is die Arabier- perd of Arabier-kruising. Sommige ruiters gebruik ook Boerpede om mee te ry. Die gesondheid van die perde is van uiterste belang en daar was verskeie veeartse teenwoordig om na die perde om te sien indien dit sou nodig wees. Tussen die afstande doen die veeartse voledige ondersoeke op die perde.
Uit die argiewe: Danie Streicher op sy perd by laas jaar se uithourit
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Hulle kyk ondermeer na die drafstap van die perd, met ander woorde is die perd dalk mank. Hulle kyk ook of die perd sere het, fiks is vir die rit ensovoorts. Die veearts dra die belang van die perd op die hart. Indien die perd nie kan voortgaan nie sal hy ‘n besluit neem. Leandra-klub bied 3 ritte ‘n jaar aan. Vanjaar se Battle of the Giants was deur Pieter Streicher gewen oor ‘n afstand van 80 km.
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Photo: PC Annandale Having new tyres fitted or balancing done was always an experience when it was done at Teks Tyre and Exhaust or later on at Prime Align. This was all thanks to Phillip Ndlovu. Phillip made the experience a pleasurable one with his friendliness and quick service. Phillip progressed in his career from tyre fitter at Teks Tyre and Exhaust to a Workshop Manager at Tiger Wheel and
Tyre and later at Prime Align. Phillip always worked with passion, integrity and energy. All the people who knew him will miss a highly dedicated, honest and intelligent individual with a strong personality. Phillip Ndlovu was always straightforward and loved his family dearly. He will be missed greatly. Our sorrows are lessened only slightly with the comforting thought that we
Solomon to the rescue On Tuesday, 22 January, our journalist, Ané Prinsloo found herself in a pickle. Her vehicle’s front left wheel had deflated and she struggled to change the wheel. With all the struggling she asked for help at Europcar, Lake Umuzi and lo and behold a good samaritan came to her rescue. Solomon assisted her and told her she does not need to worry and can go back to the office to finish her duties. After a while Solomon came to the Bulletin’s office with Ané’s keys in hand only saying that he had changed the tyre. One of Solomon’s colleagues informed Ané that Solomon changed they tyre with the spare tyre and took the deflated tyre to get fixed and changed the tyre back again. Ngiyabonga kakhulu Solomon!
had the privilege to know him and work with him. Phillip is no longer with us and while we might never know what was in his heart, we will al know that whenever you dealt with Phillip, he would touch your heart.
Hamba Kahle Phillip. May we meet again.
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Kruinpark neem deel aan Zone Wes A atletiek
Dinsdag, 22 Januarie, het Laerskool Kruinpark deelgeneem aan die Zone Wes A Atletiek by die Secunda Stadion. Die skole wat deelgeneem het was Laerskool Kruinpark, Laerskool Leandra, Laerskool Kinross, Laerskool Hoëveld, Mpumelelo Primary School, Sasolia Primary School en Muzimuhle Primary School. Die atlete wat deelgeneem het het geskitter en die volgende bereik: daar was 40 medaljes in totaal, 25 goue medaljes, 51 atlete is deur na Circuit toe en 44 van daardie atlete is senior atlete van Laerskool Kruinpark. Dankie aan Digimag, Rawson, JCI Holdings, Westvaal en aan Langamed vir die noodhulp bystand.
Goedehoop hou interhuis Dit was Saterdag, 19 Januarie 2019, Laerskool Goedehoop se interhuis atletiekbyeenkoms by Secunda Stadion. Die volgende atlete is aangewys as Goedehoop se Victores en Victrices Ludorum asook die beste baan- en veldatlete. Voor: Jessica van Rooyen (Senior Victrix Ludorum), Hazel-Mari Belllingan (Junior Victrix Ludorum), Kaleigh van der Walt (Beste Dogters Veldatleet), Elri Kruger (Beste Dogters Baanatleet) Agter: WJ Engelbrecht (Junior Victor Ludorum), Chris van Schalkwyk (Beste Seuns Veldatleet), Liam Olivier (Senior Victor Ludorum & Beste Seuns Baanatleet)
Bianca Alberts (regs) en Caitlin Emslie (links), Gr 7 het die naweek in Nelspruit aan die Mpumalanga Tennisproewe deelgeneem. Bianca Alberts het nie plek gehaal nie en Caitlin Emslie het 6de in Mpumalanga geeïndig.
Laerskool Secunda se atlete het baie goed gevaar tydens die Zone Wes B -atletiekbyeenkoms. Hulle het 12 goue, 22 silwer en 26 bronsmedaljes verwerf. 42 van Laerskool Secunda se atlete dring deur na die HoëveldrifWes byeenkoms wat op 5 Februarie by die Secunda Stadion plaasvind. Regs: Eben Binneman (0/13) wen die 200m-hekkieswedloop. Laerskool Trichardt se atlete het Woensdag, 23 Januarie, aan die Zone Wes B atletiekbyeenkoms deelgeneem en 42 atlete dring deur na die Weskring atletiekbyeenkoms.
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Hoërskool Oosterland teachers shine Far Right: At the Gert Sibande District Awards Presentation Hoërskool Oosterland received recognition for hard work! The Best Performing teacher in Economics was Mrs Marina Godijn. Darec Hall was the top learner for Tourism and Brian Marais was the top achiever in CAT. Mrs Annette Vorster is the CAT teacher that coached Brian to the top! Right: Mrs Sybil Visser received a Gold Springbok Award from the National Landservice for18 year's of faithful service.
Mbizana Equestrian Centre training jumping show a huge success On Saturday, 26 January, Mbizana Equestrian Centre hosted a training jumping show. Approximately twenty riders competed in different classes. There were ten classes to compete in from Pole on the Ground (Beginners’ Class) to Class 10 which was 1 metre. Before starting the show, everyone was worried about the threatening rain. Luckily that did not deter the riders nor their steeds and the show continued with clear skies and big smiles. Class 1 – 5 had an accumulator. An accumulator consists of six jumps and the course has to be completed without knocking any poles down. After completing a clear round, the riders contend in a jump off. The rider that wins the jump off does this by
riding the fastest time. This is better known as a time trial. The competition rounds were Classes 6 – 10. These consisted of ten 10 jumps and also had an accumulator and a jump off. The day was a huge success and everyone enjoyed it tremendously! - Ané Prinsloo
The riders who competed in the training jumping show on Saturday at Mbizana Equestrian Centre. Left: Alex Mazanga on his horse, Kaptein.
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Highveld Ridge East A Zone Athletics Meeting
On Thursday, 24 January, the Highveld Ridge East A Zone athletics meeting was held at the Secunda Stadium. The day was attended by schools from near and far. The athletes who participated were well trained by their coaches and their technique showed. The day was well enjoyed by all and a huge success.
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Panda’s Cue Sports hosts Mpumalanga youth trials
Panda’s Cue Sports hosted the annual Mpumalanga Blackball trials. The trials were played in the following categories: U/14, U/18 and Women’s trials. Trials started on Saturday morning with the U/14 and U/18 boys competing first. The competition was fierce as everyone wanted to be selected for provincial colours. Most of the boys hailed from the Highveld area. The competitors from the Lowveld unfortunately encountered transport problems and did not compete. JJ le Roux was chosen as the U/14 coach and Peter Nwaila as the U/18 coach. The women’s trials were played on Sunday and women from all over the province competed. 10 Women entered the trials and 5 were selected to represent Mpumalanga at the SACCS National Championships to be held in Empangeni during March. Panda’s Cue Sports is currently the
largest cue sports club in Mpumalanga and regularly hosts trials and competitions. During the end of 2018 Panda’s Cue Sports hosted the Chinese 8 Ball Championships at Graceland. During this National Championships, teams from all over South Africa competed. A total of 24 teams competed and approximately 90 players took part. This National Championship was live streamed on the internet to the whole of South Africa with viewers even in China. The next weekend Panda’s Cue Sports will host Mpumalanga Premier League trials to participate in the 2019 Premier League season. This weekend will see the first of several mini qualifiers played at Panda’s Cue Sports in the 500k Black Ball tournament. Only one spot is available this weekend and anyone can enter. The winner of the mini qualifier will participate in the main event on 16 - 18 July at Time Out, Gauteng. Visit Panda’s Cue Sports for more info.
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